Galvanized Zinc-Coated Steel Binding Wire from China
High-tensile steel wire plated with zinc for corrosion resistance, commonly used for binding rebar in construction projects. It falls under HTS 7217.30.75.00 as wire of nonalloy steel coated with another base metal (zinc) that is neither tin-plated nor terne-plated. The 'other' category covers such general-purpose coated wires not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify coating thickness and zinc purity via mill test certificates to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to uncoated wire
• Include detailed plating specifications in commercial invoices to prevent customs disputes over 'other base metals' coating
• Check for Section 232 tariffs on steel wire; provide country-of-melt documentation to qualify for exemptions